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MO HB1140
Bill
Status
3/9/2015
Primary Sponsor
Courtney Curtis
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AI Summary
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Prohibits any person from simultaneously serving as a municipal judge, prosecuting or circuit attorney, assistant prosecuting or circuit attorney, city attorney, or criminal defense attorney
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Bars individuals with delinquent financial obligations (including back taxes or child support) from serving as municipal judges or city attorneys, with an exception allowing those holding such positions as of August 28, 2015 to complete their terms
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Clarifies that full-time prosecuting attorneys cannot engage in private law practice, explicitly including serving as a municipal judge
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Expands the restriction on municipal judges holding other offices from just "the municipality they serve" to any other office while serving as judge (except serving as a part-time judge in multiple municipalities)
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Municipal judges may serve part-time and in multiple municipalities unless prohibited by local charter or ordinance
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating to officers of the court
Last Action
Referred: Civil and Criminal Proceedings(H)
5/15/2015